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DF59 DON

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,878 mi
Last recorded173,878 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 DON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 173,878 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car has been undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2022 173,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Fail 3 Oct 2022 173,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning changed bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 30 Apr 2021 163,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 161,442 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 154,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 140,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 131,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,873 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 113,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,899 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 70,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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DF59 DON is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF59 DON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DF59 DON is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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